Lemon Buns & Vanilla Buttercream
Ingredients:
For the buns:
- 3 eggs beaten
- 170g Connacht Gold Pure Irish Butter at room temp
- 170g Caster Sugar
- 170g Self Raising Flour
- 1tsp Baking Powder
- 2 tbsp Connacht Gold milk
- For the inside – 100g lemon curd, chocolate spread or jam
For the buttercream:
- 100g Connacht Gold Pure Irish Butter at room temp
- 200g Icing powder
- 2-3tbsp Connacht Gold Fresh Cream
Method:
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Preheat oven to 180C, 160C fan, Gas 5
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Line a bun tin with bin cases.Combine all ingredients and whip to a smooth mixture with a handheld or electric whisk.
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Spoon 1 tbsp of mixture into each bun case.
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Bake for 14-17 minutes (ovens and bun cases can vary so keep an eye)
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Cool completely on a wire rack while you make the buttercream.
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If filling the buns, cut a small hold out using a knife or apple corer and fill with the filling of choice.
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To make the buttercream
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Whip the butter with a handheld or electric mixer for 2 1-2 minutes
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On medium speed, add the icing powder one spoon at a time.
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Add the cream, turn to high speed and beat for 10 minutes, scrape the sides halfway through. Knock the air out by mixing with a spoon.
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Place into a piping bag with large star nozzle and have fun decorating!
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Chef Adrian
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Adrian Martin is an Irish chef brought up in County Cavan, Ireland. He trained in some of Ireland’s most renowned restaurants including MacNean House and Michelin Star restaurant, Bon Appetite in Malahide where he was head of Pastry.
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Sarah is a Cookbook author from Co. Mayo. After 20 years working as a Graphic Designer her career curved into cooking during COVID.
She has since published three cookbook and now works full time as a food influencer teaching her simple, homecooked recipes with a focus on reducing food waste and making cooking and baking fun!
